Government approved amendments to regulations road trafficrestricting novice drivers. It also approved amendments to the rules for issuing driving license.
Changes in the traffic rules were discussed at a meeting in the government with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and his deputies.
Let us recall what specific restrictions are introduced by these amendments. A driver with less than two years of experience cannot tow other vehicles. More experienced drivers should do this.
Novice moped and motorcycle drivers are prohibited from transporting passengers before reaching two years of experience. And one more news: for the absence of the sign "novice driver" will be fined.
Changes in traffic rules will protect novice drivers from problems associated with complex types of transportation, said Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. At a meeting with his deputies, the Prime Minister recalled that similar restrictions existed in our country back in soviet period, they operate in other countries as well.
But we need to find our way, ”he said. - On the one hand, to help young drivers learn how to drive a vehicle, and on the other hand, of course, not to tie them hand and foot, so that they cannot drive at all, the car would be idle.
We need to see how they (new rules. - Approx. "RG") will work, because their meaning is precisely to protect young and not very experienced drivers from the problems that may arise in connection with complex types of transportation or transporting people, - said the prime minister.
Statistics of recent years show that the work to streamline traffic is bearing fruit. As First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov noted at the meeting, in 2016 the number of road accidents compared to 2015 decreased by 5.6 percent to just over 173.5 thousand. The number of the wounded decreased by 4.3 percent - 221,140 people; the number of deaths was 12 percent less, but still a lot.
The death toll on the roads last year amounted to 20,308, Igor Shuvalov said. The mortality rate at pedestrian crossings has decreased by 17 percent.
The numbers are huge, but every year for several years in a row both the number of injured and the number of deaths in road accidents is getting smaller, - stated Shuvalov.
According to him, there was a great demand in the society for the appearance in the traffic rules regarding young drivers. An analysis of the relevant practice in other countries showed that in some of them novice motorists are even regulated which cars they can drive and have limited speed limits.
We did not go according to the most severe scenario, as it works in other countries. So far, we have managed with such restrictions, - said the First Deputy Prime Minister.
Inspector of the State Traffic Inspectorate can fine 500 rubles for the absence of the sign "Novice driver"
I must say that these amendments to the rules will affect experienced drivers as well. The fact is that in the list of mandatory signs, without which the operation of a car is prohibited, there is also a sign "Spikes". It is required to be installed on machines that are equipped with studded tires.
This decree will come into force in a week. Most drivers have not yet changed their car into summer slippers. And most of them have studded tires.
As early as next week, the traffic police inspector will be able to file a claim and issue a fine of 500 rubles for the absence of this sign. According to part 1 of article 12.5 of the Code of administrative offenses... Previously, it provided for the prohibition of exploitation by removing registration plates. But after the opportunity to independently order and receive copies of the numbers appeared, the harsh measure became pointless. All that remained of her was a fine.
Nevertheless, a novice driver driving a car without a special sign, caught on the road to an inspector, will have to pay a fine. As well as experienced driver on a car with studded tires but not marked "Spikes".
The second regulation concerns the rules for changing driving licenses. Now this procedure can be passed in the so-called multifunctional centers for the provision of state and inter-municipal services. They are more simply called MFC. As a rule, there are signs "My Documents" hanging above them.
Changes in traffic rules will save novice drivers from difficult types of transportation, the Prime Minister said. A photo: RIA News
It must be said that the replacement of rights has been carried out for some time in these centers in Moscow. However, this is done as part of an experiment. Now a document has appeared that allows such a practice to be introduced everywhere. Fortunately, the experience of the capital has shown that this is a successful experiment.
But I must say that the possibility of exchanging driver's licenses at the MFC does not negate the possibility of exchanging licenses at the State Traffic Inspectorate.
The fact is that the MFC in this situation acts as an intermediary. He receives documents from you and transfers them to the traffic police. The traffic police conducts all the necessary checks and, in case of a positive decision, issues the license. In case of negative - writes a refusal indicating the reasons.
After that, the MFC gives the person either a license or a refusal.
But for this, the driver will have to visit the MFC twice: to submit documents and to obtain a license. In the traffic police, this procedure will take no more than an hour. Only this hour must be planned in advance, signed up, come ...
Another important point of this document. The fact is that some citizens had to change their driver's license even before its expiration date. For example, a person goes on a long business trip abroad - for three years. And his rights expire in a year and a half. He appeals to the traffic police with a request to replace them ahead of schedule, and they tell him that we can do nothing. We can change it, but the validity period will be the same.
To avoid such situations, these rules were rewritten. A person can change a driver's license at least every day. But if he does not provide a medical certificate stating that he is admitted to management, then the new rights will be valid only until the date that was in the previous ones. If he provides a medical certificate, the license will be issued for a period of ten years, from the date of their issue. Thus, the Ministry of Internal Affairs eliminated the controversial position.
Amendments to the Rules of the Road will impose restrictions on novice drivers. It will also be prohibited to operate cars without identification marks if they are to be installed on the car.
The idea of \u200b\u200bintroducing some restrictions for novice drivers has been discussed for a long time. They were really dangerous on the road. Drivers with up to two years' experience accounted for almost a quarter of accidents. It is for this reason that a radical reform of the driver training system began.
It is noteworthy that the process of reconfiguring the training system yielded results. The number of accidents with novice drivers decreased by 20%. However, the reform, as we see, does not stop there.
The draft amendments to the Traffic Rules were prepared by the Ministry of Internal Affairs last year. Despite the fact that there were many complaints about this project, and the discussion was rather stormy, over time it was forgotten about. However, not forever.
In the near future it will be considered by the government. This was announced by Vladimir Kuzin, Deputy Head of the Main Directorate for Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. We worked on the project for a long time. And now he came to the final stage.
One of the most controversial points is the restrictions for novice drivers with a driving experience of up to two years. For them, the maximum speed will be limited to 70 km / h on all roads. This clause has generated the most objections from the public. After all, the safest movement is considered to be at a flow rate. If a car is caught in the stream, which is moving slower than the others, it has a good chance that someone will fly into its rear end. In such a risky situation, there will always be all novice drivers if the corresponding restriction is accepted.
Recall that it was for this reason that motorcyclists sought to increase their maximum permitted speed. Now they are allowed to move even on highways at a speed of no more than 90 km / h. And cars can move 110 km / h. Motorcyclists rightly believed that such restrictions put their lives in danger. And they got their way. In the same amendments to the Rules, they are allowed to move on highways at a speed of 110 km / h, that is, like motorists. But novice drivers will not have such privileges.
Let us recall a few more subtleties of this solution. Driver training programs require driver candidates to be able to drive at the maximum permitted speed. But a candidate is not a driver yet. He must learn to drive at a speed of 90 km / h, and even 110 km / h. But as soon as he gets his license, his speed will be limited to 70 km / h.
According to the rules, long distance and small buses all roads are allowed to travel at a speed of 90 km / h. Other buses, as well as trucks with trailers, in other words, wagons, on highways can move from maximum speed 90 km / h. And on all other roads - 70 km / h.
Tatiana Shutyleva, President of the Interregional Association of Driving Schools, told the "RG" correspondent that despite the fact that a person will get the profession of a driver, even in such "difficult" categories as "C" or "D", he will hardly be able to get a job in his specialty. Who needs a driver intercity busif he crawls along the roads so modestly. At the same time, there is a risk that he will not comply with the schedule. Or break the rules.
Who will hire a truck driver for a long-distance route if this driver's speed is limited. In general, such an amendment to the rules also restricts novice drivers in employment.
Reduced speed is not the only limitation for novice drivers. They will also be prohibited from towing. And for novice motorcycle and moped riders - to carry passengers.
But how to distinguish a novice driver on the road? After all, he can drive any car, not necessarily the one that belongs to him. The answer to this question is simple. The car must have a sign "Novice driver" - exclamation point in the yellow square. The obligation to hang it is spelled out in the main provisions on the admission of vehicles to operation - this is an appendix to the Rules of the road. However, not everyone wants to hang it on their car. Ultimately, no punishment has yet been provided for the absence of this sign.
According to the new amendments, the punishment for this will appear. If the requirements specified in this paragraph of the main provisions are not met, the operation of the machine will be prohibited. That is, the driver will be fined 500 rubles under Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
Amendments to the Rules allow motorcyclists to go faster
Recall that earlier it was also provided for the withdrawal registration plate, but after motorists had the opportunity to independently obtain duplicate numbers without contacting the traffic police, the removal of numbers has lost its meaning. However, the traffic police found a way to force drivers who move in cars in cases where their operation is prohibited, to quickly eliminate defects. It has been tested against tinted glass. The driver is not only given a fine, but also required to remove excessive toning. If the inspector comes across it the next time without removing the tint, this will be regarded as a failure to comply with the inspector's legal requirement. And for this, according to the Administrative Code, an arrest of up to 15 days is laid. So, for the absence of the "Novice driver" sign, you can attract in this already proven way.
It must be said that in this paragraph of the current basic provisions on admission, the identification marks "Road train", "Spikes" must be installed on the car if the car is used with studded tires. And also "Transportation of children". It deals with buses. It is also obligatory to install the signs "Deaf driver", "Training vehicle", "Speed \u200b\u200blimit", "Dangerous cargo", "Oversized cargo", "Long vehicle". Of course, the installation of the "Slow-speed vehicle" sign is mandatory to enable other drivers to overtake it where overtaking is prohibited. And one more mandatory sign - "Novice driver".
The signs "Disabled" and "Doctor" are installed at the request of the driver.
Let us recall that the practice of restrictions for young drivers was still in the Soviet Union. In 1987, young drivers were given temporary licenses. Outwardly, they were the same as the full-fledged ones, only they had the stamp "temporary". Within two years, such a driver had to move along the roads at a speed of no more than 70 km / h. You could get behind the wheel from five in the morning until midnight. And in no case could you drive a car with a trailer.
In addition, a car with a novice driver was equipped with a special sign indicating that he could not go faster than 70 km / h.
Restrictions will affect speed mode and transportation of passengers.
Beginners and statistics
The proposal to introduce additional restrictions did not come by accident. According to statistics, every year 13 thousand accidents occur on the roads due to the fault of newly-made drivers. Driving instructors note that almost 1.5 thousand people die in these accidents.
It is because of such terrible numbers that the authors of the initiative believe that restrictions should be introduced as soon as possible. For beginners, there will be an additional speed limit and a ban on the carriage of passengers.
To control the innovation, experts propose to introduce a temporary VU category "B".
If a motorist has not been prosecuted for violating the rules two years after receiving such a certificate, then he will be issued a permanent license for a period of 10 years.
If the traffic rules were violated at least once, then the driver will need to undergo retraining courses and pass the exam again.
Young drivers may also be prohibited from transporting large loads and towing other vehicles. Recall that all changes in traffic rules must be approved at the government level, and public discussion of the new document will last until April 4, 2016.
Note to motorcyclists
Another interesting proposal concerns future motorcyclists. Experts are sure that a requirement for newly minted bikers should be introduced into the law on road safety. The rights of category "A" should be issued only after a person receives the category "A1".
Moreover, the driver will have to leave without accidents for at least two years. It is proposed to introduce another category "A2", something in between "A" and "A1".
Temporary rights
Experts say that it is high time in Russia to divide driver training programs into professional and amateur ones. Introducing a temporary identity - too a good idea, which is also supported by the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation. By the way, temporary rights are valid in many countries of the world.
So, in practice in Europe, graduates of driving schools first receive a temporary certificate and only after a trouble-free drive (from one to three years) can a person get permanent "crusts", and even then after successfully passing the test.
The experience of Europeans proves that restrictions are a must for motorists with up to two years of experience, as they have a beneficial effect on road safety.
Do not rush
Representatives of the Guild of Driving Schools say that it is necessary to introduce innovations, but it is impractical to do it in a hurry. To begin with, you should familiarize yourself with the statistics data, applying a scientific approach, to determine the main mistakes of beginners on the road, where these mistakes are made most often (in traffic jams, on the highway, at night, under adverse weather conditions, etc.).
P.S.
One important note about speed limits.
The Administrative Code does not provide for a penalty for exceeding the speed limit by 20 km / h. So in practice the upper speed limit for beginners will be limited to 90, not 70 km / h.
But opponents of the initiative say that the idea of \u200b\u200bspeed limiting is useless. It is necessary not to impose restrictions, but to direct all efforts to better training in driving in a real city.
Video about what rights they want to restrict for newbies behind the wheel:
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MOSCOW, March 27 - RIA Novosti. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved changes to the traffic rules. The amendments concern, in particular, newbie drivers, whose experience does not exceed two years.
"Pulled up" MFC
One of the government decrees, which Medvedev signed, gives multifunctional centers the right to issue new licenses to drivers. Now these functions are assigned to the traffic police units.
The document says that the MFC will be able to issue drivers with new licenses received from the traffic police, as well as an international driver's license.
In addition, the decree clarifies the issues of replacing driving licenses before the expiration date - drivers who have provided a medical certificate will be able to obtain new licenses that will be valid for ten years. Now the originally set date cannot be changed.
The government expects the changes to help improve the quality of delivery public services, will reduce the financial and time costs of Russians, as well as reduce the likelihood of corruption when issuing a driver's license.
Restrictions for beginners
Medvedev also approved restrictions for novice drivers. This definition includes motorists whose driving period does not exceed two years.
According to the new rules, newcomers will not be able to tow other cars, carry passengers on motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, as well as drive vehicles with bulky, heavy and dangerous goods.
Also, beginners will have to "mark" their cars with the sign "Novice driver".
Expert opinion
The head of the Federation of Car Owners of Russia Sergey Kanaev positively assessed the innovations for the "auto new".
“We can say they are quite reasonable. I don’t see anything so terrible there. The fact that they (newcomers - ed.) Will be limited somehow, but this is to stimulate,” Kanaev said to RIA Novosti.
The head of the AFA also called for restrictions on the power of cars and motorcycles to give newcomers "to get used to less powerful means." According to him, a kind of probationary period can be introduced for novice drivers.
"Relatively speaking, after graduating from a driving school, you receive a two-year probationary period, during which, in fact, you should not get into an accident, you should not commit gross traffic violations. And if this happens, then you go to retake," Shkumatov added ...
In turn, the coordinator of the "Blue Buckets" Pyotr Shkumatov criticized the new rules. According to him, the restrictions "are practically unfounded."
"Not a single number that, for example, would indicate that novice drivers towing another car definitely get into an accident ... there is no such data. That is, in fact, these proposals, in my opinion, were adopted on the basis of some unsubstantiated assumptions, hypotheses that need testing, "- said Shkumatov.
However, he agreed that in the case of rude traffic violations (for example, for driving through a red light), newcomers should not only be fined, but also sent for retraining. According to the expert, novice drivers should be prohibited from driving commercial vehicles, such as taxis.
USSR experience
Restrictions for novice motorists existed in traffic rules back in the Soviet Union. Then newcomers were also given "temporary rights" - a unique document, which has no analogues in the world. But in 1991 this practice was abandoned.
Meanwhile, the problem of accidents among novice drivers continued to attract the attention of specialized departments. In 2012, the Public Council under the Ministry of Internal Affairs proposed to partially revive the Soviet requirements: to limit the possibilities of novice drivers at a speed of up to 70 kilometers per hour. Also, the department asked to prohibit the transportation of more than one passenger and movement in the dark.
In early 2015, the traffic police published a draft regulatory document... Drivers with up to two years of experience were forbidden to tow other cars, carry passengers on motorcycles, and also drive vehiclescarrying heavy, oversized or dangerous goods.
In March of the same year, it was again proposed to prohibit inexperienced drivers from driving at speeds over 70 kilometers per hour.
Experts criticized the project on several points. For example, Viktor Travin, Chairman of the Board of Legal Protection of Car Owners, noted that it is not clear why a beginner's experience is limited to just two years - after all, there were no statistics on this score.
In addition, according to the traffic rules, the driver must drive along the road at a flow rate if it does not exceed the permitted one, but the idea of \u200b\u200bintroducing restrictions for beginners directly contradicted this.
MOSCOW, March 27 - RIA Novosti. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved changes to the traffic rules. The amendments concern, in particular, newbie drivers, whose experience does not exceed two years.
"Pulled up" MFC
One of the government decrees, which Medvedev signed, gives multifunctional centers the right to issue new licenses to drivers. Now these functions are assigned to the traffic police units.
The document says that the MFC will be able to issue drivers with new licenses received from the traffic police, as well as an international driver's license.
In addition, the decree clarifies the issues of replacing driving licenses before the expiration date - drivers who have provided a medical certificate will be able to obtain new licenses that will be valid for ten years. Now the originally set date cannot be changed.
The government expects that the changes will help improve the quality of public services, reduce the financial and time costs of Russians, and also reduce the likelihood of corruption in the issuance of driver's licenses.
Restrictions for beginners
Medvedev also approved restrictions for novice drivers. This definition includes motorists whose driving period does not exceed two years.
According to the new rules, newcomers will not be able to tow other cars, carry passengers on motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, as well as drive vehicles with bulky, heavy and dangerous goods.
Also, beginners will have to "mark" their cars with the sign "Novice driver".
Expert opinion
The head of the Federation of Car Owners of Russia Sergey Kanaev positively assessed the innovations for the "auto new".
“We can say they are quite reasonable. I don’t see anything so terrible there. The fact that they (newcomers - ed.) Will be limited somehow, but this is to stimulate,” Kanaev said to RIA Novosti.
The head of the AFA also called for restrictions on the power of cars and motorcycles to give newcomers "to get used to less powerful means." According to him, a kind of probationary period can be introduced for novice drivers.
"Relatively speaking, after graduating from a driving school, you receive a two-year probationary period, during which, in fact, you should not get into an accident, you should not commit gross traffic violations. And if this happens, then you go to retake," Shkumatov added ...
In turn, the coordinator of the "Blue Buckets" Pyotr Shkumatov criticized the new rules. According to him, the restrictions "are practically unfounded."
"Not a single number that, for example, would indicate that novice drivers towing another car definitely get into an accident ... there is no such data. That is, in fact, these proposals, in my opinion, were adopted on the basis of some unsubstantiated assumptions, hypotheses that need testing, "- said Shkumatov.
At the same time, he agreed that in case of gross violations of traffic rules (for example, for driving at a red light), newcomers should not only be fined, but also sent for retraining. According to the expert, novice drivers should be prohibited from driving commercial vehicles, such as taxis.
USSR experience
Restrictions for novice motorists existed in traffic rules back in the Soviet Union. Then newcomers were also given "temporary rights" - a unique document, which has no analogues in the world. But in 1991 this practice was abandoned.
Meanwhile, the problem of accidents among novice drivers continued to attract the attention of specialized departments. In 2012, the Public Council under the Ministry of Internal Affairs proposed to partially revive the Soviet requirements: to limit the possibilities of novice drivers at a speed of up to 70 kilometers per hour. Also, the department asked to prohibit the transportation of more than one passenger and movement in the dark.
In early 2015, the traffic police published a draft regulatory document. Drivers with experience of up to two years were prohibited from towing other cars, carrying passengers on motorcycles, and also driving vehicles carrying heavy, bulky or dangerous goods.
In March of the same year, it was again proposed to prohibit inexperienced drivers from driving at speeds over 70 kilometers per hour.
Experts criticized the project on several points. For example, Viktor Travin, Chairman of the Board of Legal Protection of Car Owners, noted that it is not clear why a beginner's experience is limited to just two years - after all, there were no statistics on this score.
In addition, according to the traffic rules, the driver must drive along the road at a flow rate if it does not exceed the permitted one, but the idea of \u200b\u200bintroducing restrictions for beginners directly contradicted this.
